PM seeks more Chevron investment in gas sector - Prothom Alo English
A high-level delegation from Chevron, led by Javier La Rosa, President of BAEC, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on 13 September 2026BSSPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday sought increased investment from US-based global energy company Chevron in exploring new gas fields alongside existing ones to strengthen Bangladeshβs energy security and meet its growing energy demand.
A high-level Chevron delegation, led by Javier La Rosa, President of Base Assets and Emerging Countries (BAEC), paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
Prime Ministerβs Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin said the meeting focused on Chevronβs investment in the countryβs energy sector, particularly increasing investment in existing and ageing gas fields and exploring new gas fields.
Prime Ministerβs Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister for Power and Energy Aninda Islam Amit, Chevron Bangladesh President and Managing Director Shu Xiong and senior officials were present.
